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[Jesse Merritt] bought a manual speed controller for his router. It's used in the CNC mill he build and he figured, why not add the ability for the computer to control the speed. The speed controller is a $20 unit from Harbor Freight. It comes with an On/Off switch and knob which adjusts the power going to the router. [Jesse] pulled off the knob and milled a gear which takes its place. The … [Read more...]
[Zitt] is sharing some methods he's honed for color-matching powder coat paint. He developed these techniques while restoring a 1982 Star Trek coin-op machine. The image above shows a paddle used for the game. The plate that houses the control was beat up, and he needed to repaint it but wanted to make sure it didn't look out-of-place with the molded plastic that surrounds it. He gets his … [Read more...]
[Rob] just finished reinforcing a cheap drill motor. He picked up the tool at Harbor Freight and ditched the case. The plastic retaining ring was replaced with a thick metal washer which he machine The washer uses three bolts to attach to the mounting plate that he welded together. We're not exactly sure what he's got in mind as he only mentioned that this will be used with a robot. We wouldn't … [Read more...]
[Todd Harrison] put together a welding cart that has all kinds of tricks built-in. The carcass is a cheap rolling cart that has been reinforced with steel plate and beefier wheels. The top tray can be loaded up with fire brick for oxygen-acetylene welding or with a grate for cutting. That grate lets the slag fall through and into the red-rimmed fire-box below. Finally, there's a steel plate to … [Read more...]
Reader [Mikey Sklar] told us about a review he wrote covering 3 different models of pocket multimeters. We're sure that you've had the same experiences we have being the go-to-guy or got-to-gal for all things electrical. For our sort, having a multimeter on hand at all times has become an expectation. [Mikey] looks at a model from ebay, Harbor Freight, and Radio Shack. Not surprisingly, the … [Read more...]
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